London, UK: Aviation, travel and transport specialist consultancy 8020 Communications has been appointed by London City Airport as its retained agency with a global brief.
8020 Communications will drive international awareness of London City Airport in the consumer and trade media, as well as supporting the airport’s social media and video teams. 8020 will also provide crisis communications, c-suite media training and event strategy services.
Since its founding in 1987, London City Airport has been a catalyst of change in east London and innovation remains central to its identity. As a growing airport serving London, Kent and Essex catchment areas, 8020 will steer the airport’s prominence and reputation to support increased passenger capacity, anticipated new aircraft operations and investor objectives.
Marc Cornelius, founder and CEO, 8020 Communications, says: “We are excited to be taking off in 2026 with London City Airport as a new client. With new investors onboard and government approval to increase its annual passengers to nine million, London City has an exciting mandate for growth.
“The airport is widely loved by its users, admired for its service and committed to its local stakeholders. It has a crucial role to play in meeting the capital’s future connectivity needs and is rich with narrative potential. With our extensive airport and airline experience, our focus will be on creative storytelling and value-driven media engagement.”
8020 will report to London City Airport’s director of corporate affairs, Michael Kissman, who says: “London City Airport is the airport everyone loves – we’re the closest airport for over half of Londoners with journeys from terminal to gate possible in as little as 10 minutes. We’re one of London’s best kept secrets, and now we need to do more to tell our story. 8020 Communications have understood what we want to achieve from day one. Their team have been quick to jump in, providing us with new ideas, creativity and industry insight. We are looking forward to creating value together.”
8020 Communications is an award-winning PR and digital marketing consultancy specialising in the aviation, travel and transport industries. Other aviation client experience includes Bournemouth Airport, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, London Biggin Hill Airport, Port of Dover, Rolls-Royce and Textron Aviation.
